The Vice President for Planned Giving works under the direct
supervision of the CEO of the West Texas Rehabilitation
Center. The primary efforts will be devoted to raising funds
for the Foundation through outright gifts, life income
gifts, bequests and other planned gifts. This person will
maintain personal contact with donors to develop their interest in
Rehab programs and to provide information concerning gift
opportunities. Manage the relationships between Rehab
personnel and major gift prospects. Responsible for the
cultivation and solicitation of gifts from prospective
donors. Includes performing or supervising donor
research. Ensure the accurate recording, reporting and
acknowledgement of all gifts received by the Rehab in our donor
database system. Prepare reports and analyses setting forth
progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or
conclusions. Oversee maintenance of database and records of
activities described above as necessary.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree a minimum, plus 3 years of relevant fundraising
experience with nonprofit or higher education organizations and
demonstrated record of fundraising success. Must have
excellent communication skills, be trustworthy and dependable and
have the initiative to get the job done without close
supervision. The person should have the general knowledge and
personal resources to work with donors and their advisers in gift
planning and must be willing to increase their knowledge and
expertise in gift and estate planning. CFP certification a
plus but willingness to obtain a must. Work requires
experience in nonprofit, fundraising, grant proposal preparation,
public relations, sales and promotions, marketing, or a related
field in order to acquire skills necessary to administer,
coordinate and/or participate in a variety of fundraising
activities. Computer literacy required. Significant
travel is required and a valid driver's license is necessary.​